New Delhi, July 23 -- New Delhi: The textiles ministry plans to overhaul the insurance component in its flagship weavers' welfare programme, Handloom Weavers' Comprehensive Welfare Scheme, after enrolment fell far short of the target, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Only 2.02 lakh handloom weavers and workers signed up for coverage under two government insurance schemes-Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)-in the 2025-26 policy year, against a target of 4.69 lakh, leaving more than half of intended beneficiaries uncovered. The shortfall comes even as the Centre boosted insurance funding more than fivefold to Rs.335 lakh from Rs.60.01 lakh a year ago.

The minis...